We can't do without them: warehouses are needed in a wide variety of industries. Wherever raw materials are delivered, products are manufactured, or goods are ready for shipment to customers, it is hard to imagine how industry and the economy could function at all without appropriate halls and storage facilities.
Any entrepreneur looking for suitable storage space will quickly discover that there is a wide range of terminology used in real estate. Is a "warehouse" the same as an "industrial hall"? What is an industrial hall, and would a special-purpose warehouse be the right choice for me?
We shed some light on the matter and introduce you to the most common types of halls.
- The warehouse: a classic with many uses
The word "warehouse" is a kind of umbrella term that simply describes a large space or area for storing materials and goods. Depending on the type of use and equipment, the respective halls can differ significantly from one another and are therefore divided into further subcategories: - The commercial hall/industrial hall: The storage space for businesses
The most important thing first: The commercial hall is not legally suitable for private individuals and is used exclusively for business purposes. They are usually rented, purchased, or leased by large companies. They can be used as simple warehouses or as factory buildings or production facilities. - The production hall: When machines need a lot of space
An open floor plan is essential for this type of hall, because where products are manufactured, larger machines are used in the vast majority of cases. Too many partition walls or support pillars would be extremely obstructive in a machine production line. The halls could not be used optimally for production. - The logistics hall: a crucial hub and distribution center
Without logistics centers, transshipment halls, and shipping warehouses, no ordered product or package would ever reach the customer. Logistics properties are indispensable for online retail and the manufacturing industry. They bridge the gap to the customer, as this is where goods are prepared for onward transport and dispatched. - Larbig & Mortag: Your real estate expert in Cologne, Bonn, and Leverkusen
There are many other types of halls and special forms, e.g., those used in public spaces as sports or event halls. Halls also differ in terms of construction and equipment: single or multi-story, with or without adjoining office space, solid or prefabricated. The list of distinguishing features and requirements is long.
